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A Dog Bite

Iowa Code § 351.28 — the owner is liable for all damages when the dog attacks or tries to bite

The owner of a dog is liable to the injured party for all damages the dog does when it is attacking or attempting to bite a person, or is caught worrying, maiming or killing a domestic animal.

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The owner is not liable when the injured party was doing an unlawful act that directly contributed to the injury.

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  1. Iowa Code § 351.28 — Liability for damages

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Iowa attorney.

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